Febrile Convulsions

Symptoms Febrile convulsions manifest as seizures, which occur in infants and children in association with a febrile illness. The children shake involuntarily, have convulsions, roll their eyes, have difficulty breathing, and may lose consciousness. Seizures usually last less than 10 minutes, but may last more than half an hour in a minority. Most cases are … Febrile Convulsions

Fever Suppository

Effects Antipyretic Indications Fever of various causes Substances Antipyretics – fever-reducing agents: Paracetamol Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac or ibuprofen. Alternative medicine agents, such as homeopathics. Advice The correct dosing interval must be observed (time between doses). Alternatively, syrups or other dosage forms can be used. See also under administering suppositories

Common Cold: M to P

From M as in fatigue to P as in paracetamol: in the following section of our ABCs of the common cold, you will find the letters M to P. And with them plenty of tips against the typical complaints of a cold. M – tiredness When we have a cold, the body produces the substance … Common Cold: M to P

Painkiller Abuse

Anyone who regularly reaches for painkillers is not only fighting pain, but may even be causing it themselves. “Long-term use can lead to pain triggered by the painkiller,” warns Dr. Isabel Justus, managing director of the Bremen Chamber of Pharmacists. A permanent pain therapy in the self-course can also cause life-threatening health damage. Pain pills: … Painkiller Abuse

Home Remedies for Headaches

Tension headaches as well as chronic headaches account for about 90 percent of headache complaints. Quick help is needed when the head tenses, presses or throbs. What really helps against an aching head? What helps against a headache? Infographic on the causes and symptoms of migraines and headaches. Click image to enlarge. Tension headaches are … Home Remedies for Headaches

Causes of the pain | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Causes of the pain The cause of pain in knee arthrosis does not, as one might initially assume, come from the cartilage itself. This cartilage has no pain receptors. The situation is different for the periosteum and the inner surface of the joint capsule of the knee joint, both of which have numerous pain receptors. … Causes of the pain | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Restricted movement | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Restricted movement In the course of the arthrosis, the associated restrictions in the movement of the knee joint become increasingly severe. Initially, the restricted mobility is due to the phased swelling of the knee joint, which can be caused by the inflammatory reaction. Affected persons are then unable to bend or stretch the joint completely, … Restricted movement | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

OP – Alternative to painkillers | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

OP – Alternative to painkillers If conservative measures do not lead to the desired success in the case of knee arthrosis, surgery is considered as the next step. As a rule, this is done arthroscopically, i.e. by means of a minimally invasive procedure. Depending on the stage of the arthrosis, different procedures can be considered: … OP – Alternative to painkillers | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Is it allowed to do sports despite pain? | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Is it allowed to do sports despite pain? If a knee joint arthrosis has been diagnosed and the affected person experiences pain while doing sports, the sport should be stopped. This is especially true for sports that place a high load on the knee joint, such as soccer, handball, tennis or athletics. In general, patients … Is it allowed to do sports despite pain? | Knee arthritis – What are the symptoms/pain?

Tension Headache

Symptoms Sporadic, frequent, or chronic in onset: A bilateral pain originating in the forehead and extending along the sides of the head to the occipital bone at the back of the skull Pain quality: pulling, pressing, constricting, non-pulsating. Duration between 30 minutes and 7 days Mild to moderate pain, normal daily activities are possible Radiation … Tension Headache

Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a bruise (technical term: hematoma) include swelling, pain, inflammation, and discoloration of the skin that changes (red, blue, purple, green, yellow, brown) during the healing process. This text refers to simple and small-surface complaints that can be considered for self-medication. Causes The cause of a hematoma is blood leaking from injured … Bruise (Hematoma) Symptoms and Causes